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Project & Development Services
Aligning with client culture and goals to shape the built environment together.
PROJECT & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Our clients require skilled project and development teams that can transform any idea or strategy into a tangible reality in the built world. This means going above and beyond to find practical solutions that outthink and outdo the most difficult construction challenges facing our clients and communities. Our Project & Development Services teams deliver end-to-end solutions globally, living out Cushman & Wakefield’s ethos of “Better never settles.” We’re not just conceiving some of the biggest and brightest projects—we're bringing them to life.
If you’re an occupier and want more value from your space and a better design, or if you’re an investor and your assets need a repair, a refresh, or reimagining, Project & Development Services (PDS) is here for you.
The best ideas only matter when you have the people to bring them to life.Experienced teams for better delivery
Our experienced teams take ownership of each project, surpassing expectations by aligning closely with a client’s culture and goals to shape the built environment together.
End-to-end service for better outcomes
We excel in providing end-to-end solutions, from insight to end-product, to ensure a consistent vision.
Bringing better ideas to life
We offer clients complete support with strategies, practical implementation, and risk management, empowering them to confidently bring any project to life—no matter the complexity.
As your development partner, we help you define your business vision, project scope and design criteria—we help bring your vision to life.
- Build-to-Suit
- Adaptive Re-use
- Land Planning and Feasibility Analysis
- RFP Development
- Financing Strategies
Our expert staff provides end-to-end project management services, while minimizing your risk. Whether relocating to a new property or undergoing a renovation to a new space, we have the right solution for your business.
- Site Selection and Due Diligence
- Capital and Tenant Fit-out
- Building Repositioning & Modernization
- Design and Construction Management
- Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) Management
We apply robust and proactive controls from a clear baseline to deliver confidence in program and project performance.
- Scheduling
- Cost Management
- Project Risk Management
- Earned Value/Productivity Management
- Program Set up/Advisory Benchmarking
- Process and Standards Development
We offer custom advice and services to optimize costs while delivering efficiency and effective work environments.
- Strategic Planning
- Property Condition Assessments
- Workplace Strategy
- Space and Occupancy Planning
- Furniture Advisory
- Sustainability
- Relocation & Logistics Management
Our expert staff provides end-to-end project management services, while minimizing your risk. Whether relocating to a new property or undergoing a renovation to a new space, we have the right solution for your business.
- Site Selection and Due Diligence
- Capital and Tenant Fit-out
- Building Repositioning & Modernization
- Design and Construction Management
- Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) Management
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